Game launches, creator stories, and updates from the world of daily web games.
Updated January 19, 2026
The hint button is right there. So why does pressing it feel like defeat?
Hints aren't cheating, they're part of the design. Here's when to use them, when to skip them, and what puzzle psychology reveals about how we actually learn.
Nominate standout daily games for the 2025 Playlin Awards.
Playlin announces Open Nominations for the 2025 Playlin Awards, honoring the creators redefining daily play with innovative, short-form games enjoyed by millions every day.
A new annual program celebrating creativity and excellence in daily web games.
Playlin introduces The Playlin Awards (the Linnys), honoring the creators redefining daily play with innovative, short-form games enjoyed by millions every day.
A clever new twist on crosswords debuts as a daily web game.
Rearrange and rotate letter tiles to rebuild a broken crossword. Tiled Words is quick to learn, satisfying to solve, and built for daily play.
From haunting puzzles to mysterious mysteries, it’s the daily lineup that goes bump in the night.
Playlin unveils its first themed collection — a lineup of creepy, clever daily games perfect for spooky season and beyond.
